Private Events | Labour Temple Seattle - Unique Venue Spaces for Weddings, Corporate Events, and Large Gatherings

FAQ

Where are you located?

Labour Temple is located at 2800 1st Avenue between Broad and Clay Street. Our main entrance is an ornate wooden door on 1st Avenue.

Do you have parking?

Street parking is metered and available daily. Free on Sundays. Surrounding garage and parking lots can be found at
www.downtownseattleparking.com.

How do we get in?

A Labour Temple representative will greet the host upon their arrival. Additionally, a door greeter is required to maintain the guest list, and direct guests to their designated event space throughout the event.

Do you have a minimum rental period?

Venue spaces are available for a minimum of 4 hours which is inclusive of set up and breakdown of the venue.

Who is my point of contact?

A Labour Temple representative will be on-site for the duration of the event and will be able to assist with your event planning and day of venue requests to ensure a smooth event from start to finish.

Do you have A/C?

All our indoor venue spaces have air-conditioning.

Who's allowed in the space?

Labour Temple is an all-ages facility. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Is the furniture included?

Each space is furnished with a variety of lounge furniture, armchairs, side tables, walnut tables, and office seating. Labour Temple has a complimentary coat rack with hangers, as well as cocktail and buffet tables with black spanx available upon request.

Can furniture be rearranged?

Labour Temple will gladly move the walnut tables and office chairs to best fit the event schematics. All lounge furniture, rugs, and side chairs can be rearranged or removed for a fee.

Do you have presentation equipment?

The Reading Room and Card Room have mounted projectors and 10’-0” retractable screens, Polycom phone and large rolling whiteboard. Our 1st floor Meeting Rooms have the Clickshare system for conferencing and glass whiteboards for collaborating. We also have flipcharts with easels for a fee.

Do you have wireless internet?

Absolutely and available for your guests to use.

Are there any other extra amenities?

Labour Temple welcomes guests with its customizable Vestaboards where you can put a special message for your event. Lighting within the venue spaces can be dimmed to best suit the event. Additionally, the Courtyard feature lighting can be color customized.

Do you have easily accessible restrooms?

Labour Temple has restrooms available at the Courtyard and 1st Floor levels. Each all-gender restroom is equipped with 3 room stalls to provide privacy and has ADA accessibility.

Do you have a vendor entrance?

We have an easy load/unload vendor entrance on Clay Street. Alley access is available upon request for all Courtyard rentals.

When can vendors drop off their rentals?

All vendors must deliver/pickup rentals at our Clay Street entrance during the rental period.

Do you have a required F&B?

No, Labour Temple has chosen a variety of caterers to best accommodate various event budgets. You must only meet their catering requirements.

Are we required to use your preferred catering list?

Labour Temple has curated a list of caterers that best represents the style and service we wish to have within our venue. Hosts can use an outside caterer with approval.

Do you have a kitchen?

Labour Temple has a commissary kitchen located on the 1st Floor level. Catering staff may use the kitchen for prep, plating, and food storage.

Can we bring in our own alcohol?

Labour Temple allows outside spirits, beer and wine. There is a fee associated with providing the bar set up for your event. Host will be required to pull a Washington State Banquet License for the event.

Can we decorate?

Yes! We encourage our guests to bring in any decor. We do not allow any glitter, confetti, or open flame in the space. Please do not use nails, staples, glue, or tape to hang decor.

Do you allow candles?

We allow battery operated candles to be brought in for your event.

Can we bring in music?

Labour Temple has a Sonos sound system available in all areas. Hosts can select a music genre or provide a playlist to the Event Director that best fit the event needs. Live music and DJs welcome!

How late can we stay?

All events must conclude by 11pm. We will do our best to accommodate events that run over time. Additional time will be billed to the host’s final invoice.

Do we have to clean?

Labour Temple charges all guests a cleaning fee. We ask that you leave the space as you found it.

Is there a deposit required and is it refundable?

A deposit is required. All reservations cancelled more than 30 days prior to your event are 100% refundable, less than 30 days and no less than 7 days prior to your event are 50% refundable and less than 7 days of your event is nonrefundable. Note deposit refund processing varies based upon the parameters set forth under the platform in which you book.

Do you charge a damage deposit?

No, we do not. All outstanding charges and damages left from the event will be charged to the card on file.

Do you allow smoking?

Labour Temple is a smoke and vape free facility.

Do you have outdoor spaces?

We have a Rooftop Terrace and a private Courtyard available for guest rental. Both are furnished and ready for you to enjoy! Ask our Event Director for pricing.

Do we need event insurance?

Labour Temple does not require event insurance however we strongly encourage you secure a policy for you and your guests.